One of my family’s favorite things to do in Garmisch, Germany, in the summer is swim! The area offers so many different options, from swimming in man-made pools to swimming in natural lakes with super-clear water. If you’re looking to swim when visiting the area, you’re visiting the right location! Below, you’ll see my compiled list of all my favorite places.
Eibsee Lake, nestled at the foot of Germany’s highest mountain, Zugspitze, is a mesmerizing destination that captivates visitors with its crystal-clear turquoise waters and breathtaking scenic views. The lake is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a wide range of activities such as swimming in its refreshing waters, canoeing, and paddleboarding. For those who prefer to stay on land, a scenic hiking trail circumnavigates the lake, providing numerous spots for picnics and photography.
Riversee is a small lake in Garmisch, Germany. It’s the perfect place for children to play and take a quick dip. You can also rent paddleboards at the location and have a picnic by the lake.
Natural Pool Kainzebad- Garmisch-Parenkenstein Germany
Kainzebad is one of the most popular places to swim in Garmisch. It has a diving tower and two water slides, beach volleyball courts, a table tennis court, a huge playground, a children’s Pool, a large sandpit, and children’s swings.
Located in the middle of the mountains, this small lake offers fun for the entire family.
In the summer, the Grainau pool offers an indoor lap pool, a warm pool, a huge outdoor play area with a blow-up obstacle course, and an outdoor lap pool for the entire family to enjoy.
Farchant Swimming Pool – Warmfreibad Farchant
The Farchant Swimming Pool is my favorite place near Garmisch, Germany. It is about 10 minutes from downtown Garmisch. The Pool has a splash pad, a shallow pool with two giant slides and two kinder slides, and a large pool with three diving boards and a high dive. I love that the Pool with the slides starts at my waist and ends at my collarbone at its deepest. My two older children, ages 9 and 11, can stand up in the entire Pool.
Blindsee & Mittersee- Biberweir Germany
A beautiful lake at the foothills of the mountains in Bieberweir is a great place to visit on a hot summer day.
Directions: About a 30-minute drive from Garmisch, Germany
Seefeld Olympiabad Leisure Pool and Sauna
The indoor Pool is ideal for simply having fun in the water, but it is also large enough for more energetic swimming. It is heated to 30° and has an overall length of 25 m. The Pool has soothing underwater massage jets, a connected heated outdoor pool, a sun terrace, and a spacious sunbathing lawn.
Three Slides, each slide designed for each age group of children and adults.
Munich, Germany Swimming Pools
Therme Erding– Huge waterpark in Munich, Germany, 1.5 hours away from Garmisch.